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Da Lei looked at Xiao Ce with some surprise.

Others may not know, but Da Lei knows very well that he and Xiao Ce are practically inseparable.

When the instructor heard Xiao Ce say this, a look of surprise flashed across his eyes.

Xiao Ce laughed and said, "The Xiao Ce who was bullied by everyone before died the moment I decided to fight back! After 'him' died, I decided that I would never let anyone bully me in the slightest again!"

When the instructor saw that Xiao Ce meant it, he laughed and nodded approvingly.

"Your Highness, I will cooperate with you."

Having said that, the coach didn't linger any longer and hurriedly left.

After the coach left, Da Lei watched the coach's departing figure with a complex expression.

Xiao Ce said to Da Lei, "Da Lei, what's wrong? Don't you trust him?"

Da Lei smiled at Xiao Ce: "Your Highness, I'm not quite sure whether I trust him or not... After all, I don't know what plans the King of Zhen has instructed him to make. Besides, even what they say may not be true."

Xiao Ce nodded: "This person poses no threat to us, at least not in the short term."

Then, Xiao Ce said to Da Lei, "Do you want to know why the King of Zhen betrayed his country?"

Da Lei shook his head and said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, I don't really want to know. I'm not curious at all."

Seeing this, Xiao Ce nodded: "Alright, then I won't follow your lead. But you'll find out sooner or later."

Da Lei nodded: "Your Highness, it's getting late. You should go and rest."

Xiao Ce couldn't fall asleep again after taking a nap, so he picked up the note the instructor had given him and started reading it.

The coach's words were very superficial.

However, the summary above is still quite detailed.

Although there were dozens of small kingdoms in the Western Regions before, they had been plagued by constant wars during this period.

Now, only five of the largest kingdoms remain in their Western Regions.

These are the Kingdom of Uz, the Kingdom of Shule, the Kingdom of Khotan, the Kingdom of Shanshan, and the Kingdom of Gaochang.

The most powerful among them is the Kingdom of Uz, which has the strongest overall strength and holds an overwhelming advantage.

The other four kingdoms—Shule, Yutian, Shanshan, and Gaochang—united to barely rival the Kingdom of Uz.

Even in terms of territory, the Kingdom of Uz alone occupied half of the entire Western Regions.

The other four countries make up the other half.

Originally, the Kingdom of Uzbekistan could have unified these four countries, but at a crucial moment, these four countries formed a Western Regions Alliance.

The Kingdom of Uzbekistan originally wanted to fight them, but after a battle, they realized that they could not win with overwhelming strength.

Through negotiations between the two sides, the Kingdom of Uzbekistan also joined this Western Regions alliance.

As the most powerful nation, the Kingdom of Uz naturally became the leader of this Western Regions alliance.

So what is called the Western Regions Alliance is actually a one-man show by the Kingdom of Uzbekistan.

Other countries, in order to protect their own nations, had no choice but to let it go.

After seeing this, Xiao Ce thought to himself, "This is indeed not an egg without cracks."

Aren't the remaining four countries obviously his allies?

The document also provided a rough analysis of their strengths. After reading it through, Xiao Ce placed the paper in a nearby brazier and burned it.

The next day.

The army set off early in the morning.

Xiao Ce's team was surrounded by the Western Regions delegation.

Surprisingly, Dilit didn't cause any trouble.

Diliti, who was at the very front of the team, called the coach.

"So, have you decided where to make your move?"

The instructor bowed to Diliti and said, "Grand Preceptor, let's do it tomorrow night. Yesterday, I went to test them out. Xiao Dingshan left him with five truly powerful men, all of whom were elite assassins I trained. They are capable of taking on a hundred ordinary people. However, when they encountered me, they were powerless to fight back!"

Diliti looked at the coach's confident face and nodded: "Okay! Then let's get it done as soon as possible."

The instructor then asked, "Should we kill Xiao Ce? We can make him die however we want. He'll never suspect us!"

Diliti shook his head and said, "No need, he's just a piece of trash, he can't cause any trouble. Besides, I suddenly thought of a clever use for him! You just need to kill all the people around him, cut off his hands and feet, and he'll behave himself... The reason he's so powerful now is entirely because he has someone to rely on!"

The instructor nodded and fell silent: "Grand Preceptor, in three days at most, I will cut off his 'hands and feet,' and after killing those people, should we leave the bodies behind, or let them disappear without a trace..."

Diliti replied without hesitation, "Let them disappear without a trace. I'm actually looking forward to seeing if that good-for-nothing will still be so arrogant after losing the guards the town king gave him."

That evening, Xiao Ce did not receive the instructor.

Instead, an envoy from the Kingdom of Shanshan arrived.

Listen to the guard's report.

Xiao Ce raised an eyebrow: "An envoy from Shanshan?"

The guard nodded: "Your Highness is not bad. Although he claims to be an envoy from Shanshan, he is dressed in black and is masked, so he doesn't look like he is on a formal visit."

Xiao Ce said, half-laughing and half-crying, "It's definitely not a formal visit. What kind person would come to visit in the middle of the night? Go and invite her in."

The guard nodded, then said with some concern, "Should we have the Great Thunder Corps confirm this?"

Xiao Ce waved his hand: "No need. Of all these people, only Dilit wants to kill me. And the one I need to worry about the least right now is Dilit."

Da Lei nodded to the captain of the guard.

A short while later, the captain of the guard brought in a fully armed envoy from the Kingdom of Shanshan.

Despite her being fully armed, Xiao Ce remained very impressed with this envoy from Shanshan.

Because she was the only woman in the entire delegation.

Moreover, according to the information given by the instructor yesterday, Shanshan is a country with more women than men, and it is a predominantly female country.

Their emperor was an empress, and a female emperor at that.

Since it was late at night, the envoy was disguised.

Despite being a woman disguised as a man, her imposing stature was still undeniable.

She was not only dressed as a man, but also wore a veil.

Xiao Ce sat on the bed in the military tent and looked at the person who came.

Based solely on his imposing stature, Xiao Ce recognized him as Ling Chang, the envoy from Shanshan Kingdom.

"Mr. Ling Chang, what brings you here so late at night?"

At this moment, Ling Chang, who was 'fully armed', was obviously stunned and surprised that Xiao Ce recognized her.

However, she wasn't pretentious. After realizing she had been recognized, she took off the mask covering her face.

"Your Highness the King of the Northern Desert truly has a keen eye."

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Although you've disguised yourself, there are still obvious differences in bone structure and physique between a woman and a man when a man is dressed as a woman, so it's not hard to tell. Besides, you've already introduced yourself to our guards."

Ling Chang nodded: "Then you're sure it's me?"

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "That's because you, Mr. Ling Chang, have an otherworldly air about you that you can't hide even with makeup."

This is based on my experience of dealing with many 'successful' women in a previous life.

When getting along with a woman, if you want to build a closer relationship, it's always a good idea to say things that she likes to hear.

Ling Chang possesses a cool and aloof temperament, which is quite similar to Nie Bing's.

The difference is that Ling Chang's aloofness is hidden in her bones, but perhaps because of her, she also has a bit more of a down-to-earth quality.

Hearing Xiao Ce say this, she smiled and said, "I didn't expect that His Highness the King of Mobei could be so eloquent."

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "I'm just stating the facts! Besides, you came to see me so late at night, so you must have something important to tell me. You certainly wouldn't entrust it to anyone else. In any case, it's safest for you to come in person."

Despite saying that, Xiao Ce actually recognized Ling Chang because of her proud and aloof demeanor.

Ling Chang smiled faintly and said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, it seems that some of the rumors circulating about you are not unfounded."

Xiao Ce looked at Ling Chang and smiled slightly, and his heart stirred. Women from the Western Regions were indeed beautiful.

Especially when viewed one-on-one, face-to-face, the beauty is truly breathtaking.

Xiao Ce was very happy to stay a little longer because of the beautiful things.

"Oh? What rumor have you heard, Mr. Ling Chang?"

Ling Chang replied with sparkling eyes, "It's about some rumors about you in the Northern Desert. The true hero of the Northern Desert is actually you!"

As she spoke, she stared at Xiao Ce with her bright eyes: "Your Highness, those rumors must be true, right?"

Xiao Ce smiled at Ling Chang and said, "Since it's just a rumor, it must be false!"

Ling Chang looked at Xiao Ce with a distrustful expression.

Xiao Ce continued, "Because I did far more than the rumors suggest!"

Ling Chang's bright eyes seemed to speak volumes, expressing her emotions perfectly.

She was first surprised by Xiao Ce's admission, then somewhat appreciative. She smiled brightly and said, "Your Highness, although we've met before, this must be our first real meeting. You're so frank; aren't you afraid..."

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Mr. Ling Chang, I have never been able to resist beautiful women. I also can't help but flinch when I see them. Besides, I believe you've come here with sincerity."

"Of course, I'm not afraid that you'll tell anyone if I tell you these things. Because people who trust me, like you, will know whether I'm a rough gem or just mud even if I don't say it, and that's why they'll come to me."

“Those who don’t believe me, like Diliti, no matter how much I say, they still think I’m just a piece of stinking dog shit.”

Ling Chang found it a little strange, because Xiao Ce's words sounded somewhat frivolous, but she didn't object to them.

Moreover, she even found the man in front of her to be wise and humorous.

"Your Highness, do you know why I'm here?"

Xiao Ce nodded: "I guessed a thing or two."

Ling Chang looked at Xiao Ce, as if she wanted Xiao Ce to speak.

However, Xiao Ce didn't respond.

Ling Chang didn't mince words: "I came here to warn you. Diliti has already decided to kill those around you. He'll make his move in the next few days!"

Xiao Ce remained calm; he could have shown surprise.

However, he did not do so.

After all, he needs to find some partners now, and Ling Chang is undoubtedly one of them.

It wasn't because their Shanshan Kingdom was so powerful, but because Shanshan Kingdom had many beautiful women.

The strength of Shanshan Kingdom was roughly the same as that of several other countries.

Finding an ally, especially one who is both beautiful and intelligent, is a joyful thing to do.

Therefore, he now has to show that he has enough pedestrians.

After all, everyone hopes that their partner can be more assertive.

"Your Highness, are you not surprised?"

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "I already know about this."

Now it was Ling Chang's turn to be surprised, then she gave a wry smile: "Your Highness, it seems I've made a wasted trip. I should have been able to guess, Your Highness, you have connections everywhere..."

“Mr. Ling Chang, please don’t flatter me. I just happen to have an informant by his side and happened to find out! I’m still very grateful that you came to tell me this news!” Xiao Ce interrupted Ling Chang.

Ling Chang returned a smile: "Your Highness, now that you know, I shall take my leave! Take care."

Xiao Ce cupped his hands to Ling Chang and said, "Mr. Ling Chang, is there nothing else to say?"

Ling Chang said to Xiao Ce, "That's all!"

Xiao Ce initially thought Ling Chang was coming to discuss cooperation, but then he realized that she was just offering a favor first.

It is also a test.

Let's see how Xiao Ce handles this. If he still can't solve the problem even after she tells him, then let's see how he responds.

Ling Chang definitely felt that Xiao Ce was incompetent, and that saying more would only cause trouble for them.

If Xiao Ce resolves this matter perfectly, then they will definitely seek to discuss further cooperation with him.

Thinking of this, Xiao Ce didn't waste any words and said, "Then thank you very much, Da Lei, see the guest out."

Da Lei nodded and gestured for Ling Chang to proceed.

Ling Chang thought Xiao Ce would take the opportunity to ask them for help, but Xiao Ce did not do so.

She had initially become very curious about Xiao Ce after hearing some rumors about him.

Now that we've met, I thought this curiosity would be alleviated.

However, she was surprised to find that her curiosity not only did not subside, but intensified.

After Da Lei saw Ling Chang off, he returned once again.

"Your Highness, why didn't you bring up the cooperation earlier? Wasn't that your plan?"

Xiao Ce said with a smile, "I do need to cooperate with one of them... but you should know that something that's too eager to be won't be a good deal!"

Da Lei asked, "Do you want her to speak first?"

Xiao Ce nodded with a smile.

Da Lei said, "He's obviously using this to test you. If we follow what the instructor said, they're likely to be disappointed!"